San Diego Burial at Sea

Pre-need planning allows you to document your wishes for funeral service details so family members do not have to guess during high-stress moments. You state your preferences and appoint someone to carry out your requests. It alleviates family conflicts, is less burdensome, and ensures that your loved ones do not have to waste time making decisions. After passing, if the policy has been funded, your relatives and funeral home must carry out your wishes.

Everything that affects the experience: burial or cremation, burial at sea vs. land service, departure harbor, attended or unattended service, guest list size and accessibility needs, readings/music, flowers/leis, clergy or cultural rites, veteran honors, photos/video, keepsakes, and who receives memorial items (flag, certificates, coordinates for sea scatterings).

Prepayment is optional, but recommended. Many people pre-fund to lock in costs or ensure money is available immediately. Funding is typically through a trust or insurance policy tied to a written contract. Read cancellation/transfer terms carefully; some parts may be price-guaranteed while third-party items (flowers, venue fees) may not be.

Yes. Treat it as a living document. You can update readings, participants, location/harbor, or provider at any time. Most plans can be transferred; terms vary by contract and state. Keep your latest version with your executor/next of kin and tell them how to reach your chosen provider. However, if you change providers, the new provider may not guarantee the existing price.

Designate an authorized decision-maker (executor/next of kin) and gather: photo ID, will/advance directive, contact list, and any permits or authorization forms your provider requires. Veterans should attach a DD-214 to enable military honors. Store copies in one place and share the location and provider contact info with your family. You should contact a funeral home, such as Funerals Your Way, that can legally provide preneed policies.

Your family calls the provider listed in your plan. We verify authorizations, schedule the service/boat, coordinate clergy or veteran honors, obtain any required permits, and guide the family through timing, meeting location, and ceremony details.

San Diego Burial at Sea lists direct cremation at $1,295. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

San Diego Burial at Sea lists full body at sea burial at $3,995. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

San Diego Burial at Sea offers funeral homes. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

San Diego Burial at Sea is located in Imperial Beach, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Yes. The federal FTC Funeral Rule requires every funeral home to give you a written, itemized General Price List on request — in person or over the phone — and to let you choose only the goods and services you want. Always compare a couple of providers before deciding.